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by GivenZane
27 Jul 2021, 20:27
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: help with IDing this switch
Replies: 1
Views: 666

help with IDing this switch

Hi Everyone, I picked this up from my local Computer recycler for next to nothing. Sadly they had already disassembled it so I'm not exactly sure what it came out of. It seems to be from some sort of Circuit debugger from a company named Zax. The other PCB from the system had a Zilog Z-80 on it and ...
by GivenZane
05 Jul 2021, 00:01
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Question on restoring a BTC 53-series keyboard?
Replies: 0
Views: 630

Question on restoring a BTC 53-series keyboard?

Hi Everyone, a few months ago a friend of mine found an absolutely terribly dirty BTC 53-Series 5339R-O. They know that I collect boards and gave it to me. It worked and it was just dust and quite literally mud making it dirty. So I disassembled it and the foam was actually still in good shape so I ...
by GivenZane
20 Jun 2021, 23:24
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Help with a RS-232 Number pad and Linux
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Re: Help with a RS-232 Number pad and Linux

it can't access my USB to Serial adapter. Do you get the generic error (no perror, no errno display) that code returns? Unable to open tty port specified Is the logged in user a member of the group that owns the serial port device, usually dialout? Hi MMcM, I'm a member of the group and i confirmed...
by GivenZane
20 Jun 2021, 06:35
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Help with a RS-232 Number pad and Linux
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Help with a RS-232 Number pad and Linux

Hi everyone! I recently acquired a Qtronix QX-822R with Aristotle switches with the intent of using it with my laptop. I daily drive linux and I didn't expect it to be as difficult as it has been to get it up and working. I've been working on it all day with only minimal success. I found this web pa...
by GivenZane
18 Jun 2021, 10:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Seeking rather specific keyboard recommendations
Replies: 32
Views: 5730

Re: Seeking rather specific keyboard recommendations

Hi Again, A Fujitsu Peerless FKB-4700 just occurred to me as a very good option. They feel roughly the same as a Model M, but slightly heavier with a really quiet click to them. They feel really nice if you find a lightly used and clean example. I have a NOS one and a couple lightly used ones and th...
by GivenZane
18 Jun 2021, 10:25
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Seeking rather specific keyboard recommendations
Replies: 32
Views: 5730

Re: Seeking rather specific keyboard recommendations

Hi Everyone, Honestly I would recommend a Dell AT101. Black Alps aren't half bad in my opinion. Sure they are a bit scratchy, but it's not terrible; at least no worse then MX blacks. If you want to make the board a bit more quite you can add some foam to the case to fill it up a bit more. AEK are su...
by GivenZane
18 Jun 2021, 10:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Playing games on an Acer 6311 is infurating!
Replies: 15
Views: 2769

Re: Playing games on an Acer 6311 is infurating!

I don't think I've necessarily got a bad 6311, just not a great one. If I press the keys down straight, it clicks just as good as any clicky Alps would, but as soon as I try to press slightly off-center, I suddenly start feeling the scratches. Still feels great fun, definitely a great starter vint,...
by GivenZane
15 Jun 2021, 00:03
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Playing games on an Acer 6311 is infurating!
Replies: 15
Views: 2769

Re: Playing games on an Acer 6311 is infurating!

I don't even try to play games on my vintage boards. I mainly play competitive FPS, in the dark; for me, this means small, modern, backlit boards. I couldn't imagine how crippled my left hand would be after an hour on my M122. I did entertain the idea of using such a board to play WoW, with all of ...
by GivenZane
14 Jun 2021, 08:34
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Playing games on an Acer 6311 is infurating!
Replies: 15
Views: 2769

Playing games on an Acer 6311 is infurating!

Hi everyone, So this is just a quick question. Has anyone else tried playing games on an Acer 6311 with Acer switches and found it infuriating? I was trying to play Celeste which requires decently fine controls to be able to make decent progress and I was playing with my Acer which I absolutely love...
by GivenZane
31 May 2021, 23:51
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.

Here's the bottom Label. It's where I looked up the FCC ID from.
-Cheers
--Given Zane
by GivenZane
31 May 2021, 08:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.

I just noticed the addition of the FN/Menu button above the number pad. That's the only obvious difference between the BTC manufactured boards.
by GivenZane
31 May 2021, 08:00
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.

P.S. Pardon the state of my desk. I haven't had a day off from work for over 3 months and cleaning my desk has been low on my priority list. LOL
by GivenZane
31 May 2021, 07:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

A Parkard Bell SK-2100 not made by BTC.

Hi everyone, yesterday I stopped by my local recyclers and picked up what I thought was a Parkard Bell branded BTC 5130, but its actually made by Silitek according to the FCC ID and it's an Alps mount Dome with Slider. It threw me for a loop due to the fact it's identical to the BTC board in how it ...
by GivenZane
13 Dec 2020, 16:45
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: How to improve MX Blacks?
Replies: 6
Views: 3493

How to improve MX Blacks?

Hi Everyone, I recently acquired 4 Cherry G80-11900 keyboards with MX Blacks for 6USD from my local recyclers. I'm not a fan of Blacks due to them being to heavy for a linear switch in my opinion as well as scratchy. So What can I do to improve them? I'm already thinking about changing the switches ...
by GivenZane
22 Oct 2020, 05:06
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help identify my keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 3542

Re: Help identify my keyboard

It seems that the ERGO 320 is actually the name of the computer. This is pretty weird to me because the keyboard is left unbranded and only has the name ERGO 320 printed on it. I guess if the keyboard was only ever sold along with the terminal, it wouldn't be too crazy, however, I find it hard to b...
by GivenZane
21 Oct 2020, 00:52
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help identify my keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 3542

Re: Help identify my keyboard

I found an Ergo 420 Brochure! The Keyboards look almost identical! Screenshot from 2020-10-19 23-28-50.png Heres the PDF. Micro-Term_420_Brochure.pdf Hopefully this helps you out! Cheers, --Given It seems that the ERGO 320 is actually the name of the computer. This is pretty weird to me because the...
by GivenZane
20 Oct 2020, 06:39
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Once in a life time keyboard find!
Replies: 15
Views: 3917

Re: Once in a life time keyboard find!

Hey cool, I recently got a Focus 2001 as well! I love its whole aesthetic, too bad I don't have an adapter for it yet, would love to daily drive it. It's a nice board. I can't daily drive it right now sadly. It has several dead switches I haven't gotten a chance to fix yet... I need to go order a h...
by GivenZane
20 Oct 2020, 06:29
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help identify my keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 3542

Re: Help identify my keyboard

I found an Ergo 420 Brochure! The Keyboards look almost identical!
Screenshot from 2020-10-19 23-28-50.png
Screenshot from 2020-10-19 23-28-50.png (443.35 KiB) Viewed 3448 times
Heres the PDF.
Micro-Term_420_Brochure.pdf
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Hopefully this helps you out!
Cheers,
--Given
by GivenZane
20 Oct 2020, 06:18
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help identify my keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 3542

Re: Help identify my keyboard

Hey jwmaxwell, I did some digging on it and all I can say is that I believe it shipped with a DEC VT220 clone machine. I haven't been able to find any photos online. I did find a manual that mentions a Micro-Term Ergo 320 and from what I can find, that terminal emulator shipped with a keyboard. I'm ...
by GivenZane
19 Oct 2020, 20:44
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Help identify my keyboard
Replies: 13
Views: 3542

Re: Help identify my keyboard

Can you upload a photo of the back of it and a photo of the switches?
Cheers,
--Given
by GivenZane
16 Oct 2020, 21:13
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model M's lighter then White Alps???
Replies: 7
Views: 1795

Re: Model M's lighter then White Alps???

Yeah, bamboo alps are a little stiffer generally than buckling spring. Pine white alps are marginally lighter, there's not much in it though. It was just odd to me. I have used black alps extensively in the past without an issue. The weighting feels quite similar after I dug out my AT101 to compare...
by GivenZane
16 Oct 2020, 06:54
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model M's lighter then White Alps???
Replies: 7
Views: 1795

Re: Model M's lighter then White Alps???

Hey Everyone! What year was the Model M keyboard made in? Which factory did it come from? Was the Model M bolt modded? Are these complicated white Alps or simplified white Alps? How much use did these keyboards have previously? Was it bought new or used? What condition were the keyboards in original...
by GivenZane
15 Oct 2020, 21:09
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Model M's lighter then White Alps???
Replies: 7
Views: 1795

Model M's lighter then White Alps???

Hey Everyone, I wanted to know your guys experiences with the weighting on white Alps? I recently switched back to one of my Model M's after a couple weeks of using a Northgate Omnikey Ultra and a Focus FK-2001 and I was surprised how light the Model M feels by comparison. According to the wiki they...
by GivenZane
12 Oct 2020, 20:15
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
Replies: 20
Views: 5344

Re: What is my white whale keyboard?

It might. I'll try the buckle test later and see if that shows any difference. I know it's not a very acturate test but it hopefully will show something.

Cheers,
--Given
by GivenZane
12 Oct 2020, 04:51
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
Replies: 20
Views: 5344

Re: What is my white whale keyboard?

Rayndalf wrote:
10 Oct 2020, 10:49
Model M switches are ~10 grams heavier than Model F switches IIRC.
Really? They feel lighter to me?

Cheers,
--Given
by GivenZane
09 Oct 2020, 08:01
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: What is my white whale keyboard?
Replies: 20
Views: 5344

Re: What is my white whale keyboard?

Hi there, From what you described you might be a good fit for a IBM Model M. The keypress on them is about 10g lighter. You still get most of the nice typing feel of a Model F, but with less weighting. Do the switches have to be clicky? I, myself used Kailh Blues for years and I found the transition...
by GivenZane
06 Oct 2020, 01:07
Forum: Mice & other input devices
Topic: Does anyone else here still use ball mice?
Replies: 31
Views: 103680

Does anyone else here still use ball mice?

Hi everyone,
I was curious if anyone else here still uses a ball mouse regularly? I have several I still use when I'm not using my trackball and I just enjoy them so much more then optical mice. The analog input feels slightly different to me and I enjoy it much more.
Cheers,
--Given
by GivenZane
05 Oct 2020, 07:19
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Question about Mechanical Keyboard Lifetime.
Replies: 6
Views: 2035

Re: Question about Mechanical Keyboard Lifetime.

Hi there, I have my original mechanical keyboard I specifically bought maybe 8-9 years ago. I daily drove it for years. It's a Noppoo Lolita Spyder with Kailh blues. I finally retired it when some of the switches started chattering really bad. It lasted 7+ years of wear and tear. I type a huge amoun...
by GivenZane
04 Oct 2020, 23:59
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing Local PBT Yellowing on Model M
Replies: 9
Views: 2216

Re: Fixing Local PBT Yellowing on Model M

I have try some mildly abrasive stuff. Lysol wipes, Alcohol wipes, and a tooth brush with dawn and water. I haven't had any luck with it. I feel like the cable had some sort of reaction with the case. :/ It's just annoying me to look at LOL Other then that the board is is great shape. I'll give a ma...
by GivenZane
03 Oct 2020, 21:14
Forum: Keyboards
Topic: Fixing Local PBT Yellowing on Model M
Replies: 9
Views: 2216

Fixing Local PBT Yellowing on Model M

Hi everyone, I have a really nice model M in front of me, sadly though there is a slight bit of yellowing where the cable was pressed up against it for who knows how long. Is there any way to fix that? Other then that spot the board is immaculate and that why its bothering me LOL It's on the front o...

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